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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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